Total body insoles ˜ shoe inserts

ABSTRACT

A foot pad for shoes comprised of an insert that has a toe section and a heel portion connected. A pad is disposed inside the shoe and is angled to lift the toe portion therein. The lift extends angularly from the heel area of the shoe sole forwardly towards the toe portion of the shoe at a 35 degree angle. The foot pad has an angle designed to lift the toe portion higher than the heel portion to allow better posture and health.

This application emanates from a previous provisional application(61/053,119) filed May 1, 2008.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a resilient shoe insert that isinsertable into a shoe system.

BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART

Many efforts have been made to develop an effective spring mechanism forthe shoe or shoe sole. However, many of the earlier insert designs forshoe soles have not been entirely satisfactory. Despite many elaborateshoe sole solutions, symptoms of poor posture, core muscle stressesincluding abdomen, back, neck, shoulder, shoulder blades, pelvis, hips,groin and buttocks muscles are still common due to poorly designedshoes. Injuries due to poor shoe designs are particularly common insports and heavy duty work activities. One important function of a shoe,such as a running shoe, is to protect the foot from the stresses ofrunning. The forces and motions that occur in different sports varygreatly. Because of these differences it is important that activeparticipation in varied sports require varied shoes. For example, tennisand other racquet sports require much side-to-side motion and the shoemust provide lateral stability. If the shoe is unstable and has highheel elevation when the athlete is moving from one side to another thelikelihood is great the athlete may suffer an ankle sprain. The majorityof shoes are not well designed. Some insufficiencies of the current shoedesigns may be overcome by the present invention.

The shoe system of the present invention differ from existing shoeinserts as the heel of the insert sits 35 degrees below the toe.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The shoe inserts differ from existing shoe inserts as the heel of theinsert sits 35 degrees below the toe. The angle of the shoe insertsraises the front of the feet to shift body weight back, leaving theshoulders relaxed and in the proper position for correct alignment ofthe spine. This limits the forward and downward movement of theshoulders to prevent slouching. Stress from improper posture is relievedfrom the muscles supporting the neck and between the shoulder blades,the mid- and low-back. The core muscles stabilize and improves posture,balance, strength and coordinated movement. Further, proper postureraises the rib cage resulting in easier, better breathing. And byraising the front of the feet, muscles of the foot, calf, butt and thighare strengthened; and plantar fascitis pain is relived because theachilles and heal are in a stretched position.

The inserts are made with medical grade silicone to provide exceptionalpain-relieving qualities for plantar pain or sensitive feet and toreduce painful shock waves to the body and lighten the load on joints,knees and spine. They are designed to relieve problems associated withbad posture and/or core muscle stresses (including abdomen, back, neck,shoulder blades, pelvis, hips, groin and buttocks muscles).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1—Right Shoe Insert.

FIG. 2—Right Shoe Insert.

FIG. 3.—Top, front perspective view.

FIG. 4—Top, front persective view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

1. A shoe insert comprising: an envelope of impervious material, saidenvelope, as seen in plan, tracing the basic outline of a human foot;said envelope having an upper surface and a lower surface and a sidesurface joining said upper and lower surfaces, said outline having alower heel zone, the heel slightly scooped, an intermediate zone higherthan the heel zone and a forward zone higher in elevation than both theheel and intermediate zone a medical grade silicone pad cushioning inthe envelope nestled between the upper and lower and side surfaces; saidincline pad of cushioning shall increase said side surface from the heelzone to the forward zone
 2. The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein ashoe insert is provided where more lift and padding is provided in theforward section than the heel section.
 3. The device as set forth inclaim 1 wherein less cushion pad is provided in said heel surface thanin said forward surface.